by Moira Anderson | Jun 9, 2023 | Yoga Philosophy
Abhyasa and Vairagya People often ask me what it takes to make progress on the path of yoga. I think I would first say to practice patience and compassion with yourself.I also remember learning from my teachers at Kripalu that two specific things are needed, as stated...
by Moira Anderson | May 25, 2023 | Yoga Philosophy
What are Samskaras? The other day, one of my students had a revelation, and said to me, “I never realized you could practice and choose how to think!” She had experienced, to me, something that is one of the more fascinating aspects of yoga philosophy. Samkaras or...
by Moira Anderson | May 9, 2023 | Yoga Poses
My 1st Headstand I started practicing yoga 23 years ago because I was sad, and my neck hurt so badly that I couldn’t turn my head. Sometimes I couldn’t get out of bed. After practicing for about a year I tried to do a headstand against a wall. I thought you couldn’t...
by Moira Anderson | Apr 9, 2023 | Flow, Yoga Poses
The Flow of Vinyasa I experience my body moving and my breath flowing. I come back to this moment, so full of movement and at the same time so still. My mind becomes focused— like a laser beam and the distractions fade into the background like white noise- no longer...
by Moira Anderson | Mar 9, 2023 | Meditation
What is Tonglen? I’ve been using this technique after a hurtful situation with someone. I hope it helps you too. The following practice is inspired from one of my Pema Chodron books, Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change. Tonglen is a core practice for...
I am the owner of River Rock Yoga and Pilates, and a certified, professional level Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer, as well as a licensed Master Social Worker/Therapist.